Meekers Hill

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Meekers Hill
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Meekers Hill
Location of Meekers Hill within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,526 feet (770 m)
Coordinates 42°08′28″N74°43′15″W / 42.14111°N 74.72083°W / 42.14111; -74.72083 Coordinates: 42°08′28″N74°43′15″W / 42.14111°N 74.72083°W / 42.14111; -74.72083 [1]
Geography
Location Andes, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Margaretville

Meekers Hill is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York southeast of Andes. Dingle Hill is located northwest, and Fords Hill is located northwest of Meekers Hill.

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